I just thought I would give a little update on what I am up to these days. I thought I would answer nine frequently asked questions. 1. Where are you in the Th.D. program? Preliminary exams. I am doing preliminary...
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Here are the theology and biblical studies journals I practiced translating when preparing for my Spanish reading exam for the Duke Th.D. (Doctor of Theology) program. Cuadernos de Teología Estudios eclesiásticos Scripta Theologica They are available through ATLA. (ATLA link...
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All is well with me. Here is what I have been up to in July and August 2009. 1. I have been formulating preliminary exam questions and booklist with Richard Hays--my primary adviser--for my Th.D. program. I am happy to...
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If you are interested in learning theological German because you want to get into Ph.D. programs or because you need to pass a Ph.D. program language exam, I have created a new website where all of the resources are in...
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I am through with my coursework for the Th.D. (Doctor of Theology) program (except for two papers I need to finish--hopefully in May). Then I need to complete my German and Spanish language exams--hopefully in June and July respectively. Then...
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Here are my answers to the Frequently Asked Questions I get about doing a doctorate in theology. In this post, I address the difference between the Duke Th.D and. Ph.D. programs, discuss financial stipends, dissertations, the application process, job prospects,...
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I am placing online the major paper I wrote this summer: The Ecclesiology of John Howard Yoder: Scripture, Five Practices of the Christian Community, and Mission. It is 96 pages and I don't expect many to read it but it...
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Today is my birthday--a special day but I am thankful for every day for three reasons: I am thankful for my doctoral studies, for spending time with my kids, and for my wife's work at our church. I have given...
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A few of you have emailed to ask about the delay in posts. My family and I are well! I am loving my doctoral work here at Duke! All is well. Two excuses about blogging: (1) Blogging about politics and...
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[I have revised this post]. At the last minute I was asked to be ready to present my paper on Bonhoeffer and Emerging Church movement at the Academy for Evangelism in Theological Education meeting. But as it turned out, they...
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I thought I would post some initial papers I have been writing for one of my classes. I had the late Stanley Grenz for Pastoral Ethics and Systematic Theology C while I was at Regent College. For Grenz's Systematic Theology...
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I have thoroughly enjoyed my first two weeks in the Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) program at Duke Divinity School. I am taking three classes and auditing one. I have described a little about the classes below and then have written...
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June 3, 2007 (See updates to this post farther down in the post). Dear All, Sorry for not blogging much recently but we are busy preparing to move from Upland, Indiana to Duke, North Carolina. I am going to be...
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Update: see my March 2009 post: Advice about Duke Th.D. and Ph.D programs in theology Original post: Lots of news: This fall I am starting Duke Divinity School's Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) program. We bought a house today in Durham,...
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Update January 31, 2007. I have posted below the revised paper. Update December 31, 2006 I have posted below the revised paper.You are still welcome to give me feedback for later deadlines though the immediate deadline is passed. Original post...
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Update: please see my March 06, 2009 post Advice about Duke Th.D. and Ph.D programs in theology Original December 2006 post: I am applying to Ph.D. programs in Practical Theology for next fall. Most applications are due December 31st. I'm...
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The GRE is a standarized test like the SAT or ACT you took in high school. You take it on a computer. You can basically take it anytime you want as long as there are spots at the test center...
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